Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be overseen by drug addiction professionals within a drug treatment facility who recognize how difficult and challenging methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detoxification is known to be far more serious in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users often revert back to methadone to relieve withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to relieve symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification should only be done under close supervision at a drug rehab facility which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detoxification, and where the person can receive further recovery services to handle all addiction issues.